F1 F1 - 2013

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  1. Crashton

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    You can bet it won't be cheaper. $ay$ Bernie.... :devil:
     
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    Interesting aero pits on the Lotus. The front wing is really channeling air away from the front tire. The vanes on the inside lower area of the wheel to deal with the tubulance. All the vanes inside of the rear wheels. Then the vents on the back of the rear wing for the double drs.

    We'll see if it does them any good.
     
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    Here's a video of the new Lotus, mostly slow beauty shots. Really shows off the nose though, and wastes some time on stickers. At about 3:50 though, it focuses on some asymmetric features on the nose, probably where the pedals are.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEmfWDFWOiw&feature=player_embedded]Lotus E21 launch - close-ups of the car - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    I think these early launches are more about stickers and sponsorship than anything else. The official release photos even included some discrepancies, maybe to keep other teams guessing. Here's the best example I can find, compare the intakes.

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    This must be Kimi's wheel...

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    Not easy to read it all at this scale. Bottom labels are "OPEN GATE" and "TRANSLATE (ANTI-MUMBLE)"
     
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    Now that's frikkin' funny!
     
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    Can't be Kimi's - there's a "smile" button!
     
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    Launch season’s changed focus (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
     
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    I hear the Grosjean version has an "Anti-Contact" button
     
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    If this goes through at all, which I'd guess is doubtful, seems like odd timing given they'll almost certainly have to wait until 2014 which is a transformative year with the V-6 turbos, etc.

    HRT F1 entry and assets being pursued by new Scorpion Racing (AutoSport.com)
     
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    Scorpion Racing bid 'too late' for 2013 (GPUpdate.net)
     
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    Attempting to buy out a failed F1 team, "past" minute and rush to compete this season, sounds like a great way to spend a lot of money with little return.... Bernie's advice seems sound... F1 is a monumental task even for the most prepared.

    They should spend this year getting ready for 2014 when the cars will be completely different too.:crazy:
     
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    ^^^^I agree. Save some money and do it right
     
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    Nothing too exciting about the new McLaren. Pretty much the same nose as last year. Slightly revised exhaust. But pull rod suspension front and rear.
     
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    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmfFjUIbczw]Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-28 car reveal LIVE - Highlights - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    How did McLaren get all those Stig's?

    And how did they keep him so tame when driving in the building?
     
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    You can't see them well from these limited studio shots but I think there are some small bumps on the top near the nose area of the McLaren as well, like the Lotus but not asymmetric.

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    It's been noted that the Pirellis weren't all perfectly aligned at the unveiling!

    The horror!!! :D

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    Nurburgring secures deal to host 2013 German GP (AutoSport.com)
     

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